noun
- Plural of ferroconcrete; reinforced concrete in which steel bars or mesh are embedded to increase tensile strength and durability.
Usage: technical; construction/engineering term; often used in architectural and civil engineering contexts
Examples
- The bridge was constructed using ferroconcretes to withstand heavy traffic loads.
- Modern buildings rely on ferroconcretes for structural integrity and longevity.
- Engineers selected ferroconcretes for the foundation because of their superior strength.
- The ferroconcretes used in the dam project were tested for durability in harsh conditions.
- Ferroconcretes have become the standard material in contemporary construction.